SPG Iec60896

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TEST REPORT
IEC 60896
Stationary lead-acid batteries
Part 21: Valve regulated types Methods of test
Part 22: Valve regulated types Requirements
Report Reference No...................... : 160502697SHA-001

Date of issue .................................... : 2016-05-26
Total number of pages ...................... 34
Testing Laboratory ......................... : Intertek Testing Services Shanghai

Address ............................................ : Building No.86, 1198 Qinzhou Road (North), Shanghai 200233,
China
Applicants name ............................ : Shandong Sacred Sun Power Sources Co., Ltd.
Address ............................................ : NO.1 Shengyang Road Qufu Shandong china
Test specification:
Standard ........................................... : IEC 60896-21:2004, IEC 60896-22:2004
Test procedure ................................. : Testing
Non-standard test method..: N/A
Test Report Form No...................... : TTRF_EN60896_A
Test Report Form(s) Originator ........ : Intertek ETL SEMKO shanghai
Master TRF ...................................... : Dated 2010-11
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Test item description .....................: Valve regulated lead acid battery

Trade Mark ....................................... : Sacred sun
Manufacturer .................................... : Shandong Sacred Sun Power Sources Co., Ltd.
Model/Type reference ...................... : SPG12350W
Ratings ............................................. : 12V 75Ah
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Marking:
Note: Other models have similar label except model name and ratings.
TRF No. TTRF_EN60896_A

Test item particulars .................................................. : Valve regulated lead acid battery

Possible test case verdicts:
- test case does not apply to the test object ................. : N/A
- test object does meet the requirement ....................... : P (Pass)
- test object does not meet the requirement ................. : F (Fail)
Testing .......................................................................... :
Date of receipt of test item ............................................ : 2014-09-04
Date (s) of performance of tests ................................... : 2014-09-04 to 2016-05-25
General remarks:
The test results presented in this report relate only to the object tested.
This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval of the Issuing testing
laboratory.
"(see Enclosure #)" refers to additional information appended to the report.
"(see appended table)" refers to a table appended to the report.
Throughout this report a point is used as the decimal separator.

All cells have similar construction and belong to same series. All 12V models incorporate cells of same
series.
After evaluation, throughout this report SPG12350W is tested as typical models.

General product information:
The battery is valve regulated type stationary lead-acid battery for general use.
C10 C3
Model I10 (A) I8 (A) I3 (A) I1 (A) I 0.25 (A) (25 1.80V) (25 1.70V)
SPG12350W 7.5 9.0 18.7 41.3 144.4 75 56.25
Charging parameters were provided by manufacturer

Model float charge voltage Fully charging method
Ufinal 14.1V (2.35V/cell)
SPG12350W 13.50V(2.25V/cell) I limited 1.5*I10,
Max. Time 24h

IEC 60896-21:2004, IEC 60896-22:2004

Clause Requirement + Test Result - Remark Verdict
4 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Overview
The following requirements are grouped into safe operation, performance and
durability needs.
4.2 Safe operation characteristics
4.3 Performance characteristics
4.4 Durability requirements
4.5 Test result requirements

The test results required to verify the characteristics defined in 6.1 to 6.21

IEC 60896-21:2004, IEC 60896-22:2004

5 TEST SET-UP (IEC 60896-21:2004) P

5.1 Accuracy of measuring instruments P
5.1.1 Voltage measurements P
The instruments used shall be of an accuracy P
class 0,5 or better where required. The
resistance of the voltmeters shall be at least 10
000 /V.
5.1.2 Current measurements P
The instruments used shall be of an accuracy P
class 0,5 or better where required.
5.1.3 Temperature measurement P
The instruments used shall have a resolution of 1 P
K. The absolute accuracy of the instruments shall
be 1 K or better where required.
5.1.4 Time measurements P
The time measurements shall have of an P
accuracy of 1 % or better where required.
5.1.5 Length measurements P
The instruments used shall have an accuracy of P
0,1 % or better where required.
5.1.6 Weight measurements P
1 % or better where required.
5.1.7 Gas volume measurements P
5.1.8 Gas pressure measurements P
5.2 Selection of test units P
The units to be used for type testing according to P
this part of IEC 60896 shall be selected in
accordance with the procedures as standard
specified
5.3 General test features and rules P

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5.3.1 The test units shall not undergo any maintenance P

operations such as water or electrolyte additions
or withdrawals during the entire duration of a test.
5.3.2 The test units shall be tested in the position P
specified by the manufacturer in the relevant
technical documentation of the product range
except for those cases in which a particular
position is specified in the test clause. The
position used in any given test shall be reported
in the relevant test documentation.
5.3.3 The test units shall always be tested fully P
charged with the method and duration of charge
being exclusively that specified by the
manufacturer in the relevant technical
documentation of the product range except for
those cases in which a particular method or
duration is specified in the test subclause. The
charge methods and duration used in each test
shall be reported in the relevant test
documentation.
5.3.4 Whenever there is a significant change in a P
specified design feature, material, manufacturing
process, relevant quality inspection and test
procedures of the manufacturing location(s) of a
product range, the relevant type test(s) shall be
repeated to ensure that the affected product
range continues to be in compliance with the
defined Safe operation, Performance and
Durability requirements for the intended
application.
5.3.5 Each test and test set-up shall be documented P
with photographs that give a clear image of the
test units and their identification numbers.
5.4 Number of test units P

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5.4.1 The number of units to be tested is summarized below P
5.5 Suggested test sequence P

Multiple tests on the same units are allowed. P
However, the test sequence should be planned
carefully to ensure that the execution of one test
does not disturb or unduly influence the outcome
of a subsequent test or cause hidden safety
problems. In some cases, a test clause may
proscribe a sequence of tests. Separate units
may be used for each test unless otherwise
specified. The manufacturer makes the final
decision on the test sequence. The adopted test
sequence shall be recorded in the relevant test
documentation.
5.6 Customer test N/A
5.6.1 The test units and test to be used for acceptance N/A
or commissioning tests shall be selected and
defined by a joint agreement between the battery
supplier and battery user.

IEC 60896-21:2004, IEC 60896-22:2004

For an acceptance or commissioning capacity N/A

test, a discharge at the 3 h rate to a final voltage
of 1,70 Vpc or as agreed upon between battery
supplier and battery user, shall be selected.
6 TEST METHODS AND REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS P

6.1 Gas emission Refer to table 6.1 State data
6.2 High current tolerance Refer to table 6.2 P
6.3 Short-circuit current and d.c. internal resistance Refer to table 6.3 State data
6.4 Protection against internal ignition from external Refer to table 6.4 P
spark sources
6.5 Protection against ground short propensity Refer to table 6.5 P
6.6 Content and durability of required markings Refer to table 6.6 P
6.7 Material identification Refer to table 6.7 P
6.8 Valve operations Refer to table 6.8 P
6.9 Flammability rating of materials Refer to table 6.9 State data
6.10 Intercell connector performance Refer to table 6.10 State data
6.11 Discharge capacity Refer to table 6.11 P
6.12 Charge retention during storage Refer to table 6.12 P
6.13 Float service with daily discharges Refer to table 6.13 P
6.14 Recharge behaviour Refer to table 6.14 P
6.15 Service life at an operating temperature of 40 C Not conducted according N/A
manufacturers requirement
6.16 Impact of a stress temperature of 55 C or 60 C Refer to table 6.16 P
6.17 Abusive over-discharge Refer to table 6.17 P
6.18 Thermal runaway sensitivity Refer to table 6.18 P
6.19 Low temperature sensitivity Refer to table 6.19 P
6.20 Dimensional stability at elevated internal Refer to table 6.20 State data
pressure and temperature
6.21 Stability against mechanical abuse of units Refer to table 6.21 P
during installation
ANNEX A (NORMATIVE) USER STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS (IEC 60896-22) N/A

1) Application description information N/A
Application summary N/A
Load (in A or W) and autonomy time profile(s) N/A

IEC 60896-21:2004, IEC 60896-22:2004

Minimum and maximum system float voltage N/A

Maximum or boost charge system voltage N/A
available Y/N If yes what value?
Minimum system discharge voltage or low N/A
voltage disconnect Y/N If yes what value?
Expected minimum and maximum operating N/A
temperatures and their duration per year
Any other relevant information or operational N/A
requirements such as duration and frequency of
power outages, of diagnostic discharges and of
energy cost saving actions
2) Product specification information N/A
N/A
N/A

IEC 60896-21:2004, IEC 60896-22:2004

ANNEX B (NORMATIVE) SUPPLIER STATEMENT OF PRODUCT RANGE TEST N/A

RESULTS (IEC 60896-22)
1) General product type information N/A
Product manufacturer N/A
Manufacturing site of tested product N/A
Product name N/A
Product model range N/A
Product comprising the above model range N/A
Product tested N/A
2) Product test performance information N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

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Table 6.1 Gas emission Verdict: State data

Test method:
Each cell has an actual capacity Ca C3 and was fully charged.
Test A: The normalized gas emission Ge per cell at float charge voltage conditions at 25 C:
1. Three batteries in a series string, for 72 h with float charge voltage 40.5V (13.5V / each battery);
2. After 72 h float charge, check whether the battery is leakage or not first. Continue float charging for 168 h and
collect gas at the same time. Record Va value and convert to Vn at 25C;
3. The corrected volume of gas Vn emitted at the reference temperature of 25 C and the reference pressure of
101,3 kPa shall be calculated by the formula

4. Four cycles, time for each cycle is 168 h;
5. Calculate normalized gas emission Ge.
Ge = Vn / (n 168 Crt) in ml per cell, hour and Ah (rated C3), n=1
Test B: The normalized gas emission Ge per cell at 14.4V charge voltage conditions at 25 C:
1. After test A, three batteries in a series string, for 24 h with charge voltage 43.2V (14.4V / each battery);
2. Then collect gas. Stop collecting when the time is up to 48 h or gas is up to 1000ml.
3. Record the cumulative total gas volume (Va in ml) collected over one period of 48 h or the time tc (in hours) to
collect 1 000 ml.
4. The corrected volume of gas Vn emitted at the reference temperature of 25 C and the reference pressure of
101,3 kPa shall be calculated by the formula

5. The normalized gas emission Ge per cell at float charge voltage conditions (14.4V) shall be calculated for
each of the four 168 h 0,1 h periods with the formula below:
, n=1
Test result:
ModelSPG12350W
Sample 168h Test A Remark after 72h
No: cycle float charging
Va (ml) Vn (ml) Ta (K) Pa (kPa) Ge (ml)
1 1 848.0 848.6 297.5 101.2 0.017 No leakage
2 777.0 776.2 298.0 101.2 0.016
3 381.0 381.3 297.5 101.2 0.008
4 110.0 110.3 297.0 101.2 0.002
2 1 868.0 868.6 297.5 101.2 0.018 No leakage
2 752.0 751.3 298.0 101.2 0.015
3 368.0 368.3 297.5 101.2 0.007
4 142.0 142.3 297.0 101.2 0.003
3 1 903.0 903.6 297.5 101.2 0.018 No leakage
2 765.0 764.2 298.0 101.2 0.016
3 383.0 383.3 297.5 101.2 0.008
4 112.0 112.1 297.5 101.2 0.002
Sample Test B Remark after 24h
No: tc (h) to 1000ml Va (ml) Vn (ml) Ge (ml) charging
1 36.0 1333.3 1329.4 0.095 No leakage
2 35.6 1349.8 1345.8 0.096 No leakage
3 36.2 1326.0 1322.0 0.094 No leakage

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Table 6.2 High current tolerance Verdict: Pass

Test method:
Each battery has an actual capacity Ca C3 and was fully charged.
1. The test units shall be discharged for 30 s with a current equal to 3 times the 5 min rate current (to U final
1,80 Vpc at 20 C or 25 C) or with a current equal to the maximum allowable discharge current, both as
specified by the manufacturer in the relevant technical documentation of the product range.
2. After the completion of the specified discharge duration, the test units shall stand for 5 min in open circuit
and their voltage measured and reported.
Test result:
Sample NO. 4# 5# 6# Requirements
SPG12350W Discharge current =(580) A
(Ufinal=1.80Vpc)
Show evidence
of no incipient
No terminal melting; No terminal melting; No terminal melting;
melting or of no
The battery status No stripe melting; No stripe melting; No stripe melting;
loss of electrical
after large current Exterior appearance Exterior appearance Exterior appearance
continuity
normal; normal; normal;
after 30 s of high
current flow
Voltage after open Voltage of
12.88 12.89 12.89
circuit for 5min (V) unit >2,0 Vpc

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Table 6.3 Short-circuit current and d.c. internal resistance Verdict: Pass
Test method:
1. The short circuit current shall be defined by determining two data pairs in the following way:
a) First data pair (Ua, Ia) After 20 s of discharge at the current Ia = 4 x I10, the voltage and current shall be
recorded to give the first data pair. The current shall be interrupted after 25 s maximum and, without
recharge and after an open circuit stand of 5 min, the second data pair shall be determined.
b) Second data pairs (Ub, Ib) After 5 s of discharge at the current Ib = 20 I10, the voltage and current shall
be recorded to give the second data pair.
2.
Test result:
Model name: Sample Ia Ua (V) Ib Ub (V) Short circuit Internal resistance Remark
No: (A) (A) current Isc Ri ()
(A)
19# 30 12.360 150 11.788 2623.01 0.0048 Actual
SPG12350W 20# 30 12.365 150 11.786 2592.69 0.0048 capacity
21# 30 12.359 150 11.789 2631.89 0.0048 Ca > C3

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Table 6.4 Protection against internal ignition from external spark Verdict: Pass
sources
Test method:
1. The test shall be carried out at an ambient temperature between 15 C and 30 C.
2. Fill the test fixture with water to a level 3 mm below the underside of the top. Place the hold-down frame
over a 0,025 mm thickness of polyethylene film cut as shown in figure 1. Place the frame, with the film in
place, over the four studs so that the film covers the open area between the fixture and the frame. Tighten
the frame down finger tight with wing nuts to ensure a gas-tight seal around the gasket. Fit the vent system
to be tested into the fixture.
3. The whole system shall be checked for gas leakage at any place other than the vent opening, for example
with a soap solution whilst charging the gas source battery.
4. Within 1 h of charging the gas source battery commence the gassing test or otherwise commence the
spark test.
5. The valve assembly is deemed to have passed the test when no explosion or rapid combustion event
occurred within the test fixture.
Requirements No evidence of rapid combustion or explosion beyond valve/barrier assemblies

Test result:
Sample NO. 1# 2# 3# Remark
The gas generated by 0.2I10 current

No fire; No fire; No fire;
Spark1st No explode; No explode; No explode;
No other issues No other issues No other issues
No fire; No fire; No fire;
Spark2st No explode; No explode; No explode;
No other issues No other issues No other issues

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Table 6.5 Protection against ground short propensity Verdict: Pass

Test method:
Each battery has an actual capacity Ca 0,95C3 and was fully charged.
1. The case to cover seal line of the unit shall be placed in contact with a metallic surface.
2. The unit shall be placed horizontally and sequentially on all four possible faces according to the time
schedule in 5 and 6, and float charged, with Uflo as specified by the manufacturer, at a room temperature
between 20 C and 25 C.
3. The units shall be connected, to a circuit which applies a d.c. voltage of at least 500 V 5 V between one
terminal and the metallic surface (aluminium foil strip) in contact with the seal line.
4. The negative terminal of the d.c. voltage source shall be connected to the terminal of the unit(s) and the
positive terminal to the aluminium foil strip.
5. The unit shall be placed horizontally first on face 1 for 30 days or until either electrolyte leakage or
significant ground short current flow (few mA of current) is detected.
6. After 30 days of test, the unit shall be placed horizontally for 7 days on face 2, followed by 7 days on face 3
followed by 7 days on face 4 or until either electrolyte leakage or significant ground short current flow is
detected.
7. The presence or absence of ground short/leakage phenomena shall be reported.
Requirements No evidence of ground short and leakage phenomena

Test result:
Sample NO. electrolyte leakage? ground short? Leakage current measured? Remark
4# No No No

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Table 6.6 Content and durability of required markings Verdict: Pass

Test method:
The test shall be carried out on three of the required markings.
Test with water and aliphatic solvent.
1. 1# label is rubbed for 15 s with a piece of cloth soaked with water and again for 15 s with a piece of cloth
soaked with petroleum spirit, dried in air and then inspected visually.
Test with neutralizing solutions
2. 2# label is rubbed for 15 s with a piece of cloth soaked with a saturated solution of sodium carbonate
(Na2CO3) or bicarbonate (NaHCO3) in water, dried in air and then inspected visually.
Test with electrolyte
3. 3# label is rubbed for 15 s with a piece of cloth soaked with a solution of 40 % in weight of H2SO4 in water,
washed with water, dried in air and then inspected visually.
Requirements Information shall remain readable after exposure to chemicals and remain in place
Test result:
Sample NO. Phenomena observed Remark
1# No obvious change, the label is still visible clearly.

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Table 6.7 Material identification Verdict: Pass

Test method:
Battery cover or case.
1. The specified information for material identification shall be selected from the list of abbreviation published
in ISO 1043-1.
2. The cover and case shall be visually inspected for a marking showing an ISO 1043-1 defined abbreviation
of the name of the polymer(s) forming the bulk of the case and/or cover.
3. The stability of the marking shall be tested, if needed, with the test outlined in 6.6.
Requirements ISO symbol present on the outside of the cover or/and case
Symbol shall remain readable after exposure to chemicals and remain in place
Test result:
Sample NO. Abbreviation of the name of the polymer(s) Remark
Battery
FF FR
cover(8#,9#)
Battery
FF FR
case(8#,9#)

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Table 6.8 Valve operation Verdict: Pass

Test method:
1. The units are fully charged and at a temperature between 25 C.
2. The units are overcharged with a constant voltage between 2.60 Vpc to 2.70 Vpc for at least 1 h.
3. A gas collection cover shall be placed sequentially onto each valve opening in such a way that all gas
released from that valve is captured.
4. If the valve openings are hidden by, or integrated in a gas collection cover or manifold, gas flowing from
the outlet of this cover or manifold shall be collected.
5. A tubing shall carry the gas from this collection cover to the bubble detection device such as for example
an U-shaped glass tubing of about 15 mm diameter and with the bottom of the U filled with water.
6. The opening of each valve, at a test temperature of 25 C shall be verified visually by detecting the
released gas bubbling through the liquid at the bottom of the U shaped glass tubing.
Requirements Gas release detected before and after stress temperature impact test
Test result:
Model name: Sample No: Gas release detected: Remark
7# Emitted gas observed
SPG12350W 8# Emitted gas observed
9# Emitted gas observed

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Table 6.9 Requirement for definition of the Verdict: Pass

flammability rating of the materials
Test method:
1. The test shall be carried out with appropriately sized samples of the material used for the manufacture of
the cell or monobloc battery case and, if different, also of the cell or monobloc battery cover.
2. The test shall be carried out by an appropriate test laboratory
3. The test method used shall be in accordance with IEC 60707 and IEC 60695-11-10 or equivalent test
methods for all of the above.
4. The test result and the resulting flammability classification of the material shall appear on a dated and
signed test certificate.
Test result:
Precondition Sample cotton Flammability rate level
t1 (s) t2 (s) t3 (s) t2+t3 (s)
temperature No: ignited
A 1.9 1.3 0 1.3 yes V-0
B 1.6 1.2 0 1.2 yes V-0
25C C 1.8 1.3 0 1.3 yes V-0
D 1.8 1.2 0 1.2 yes V-0
E 1.8 1.3 0 1.3 yes V-0
A 2 1.3 0 1.3 yes V-0
B 1.8 1.3 0 1.3 yes V-0
70C C 1.8 1.3 0 1.3 yes V-0
D 1.7 1.3 0 1.3 yes V-0
E 1.7 1.2 0 1.2 yes V-0
Table 6.10 Requirement for performance of the intercell Verdict: Pass

connector
Test method:
1. The test shall be carried out with the cells and monobloc batteries destined for the test of 6.11 (discharge
capacity at the C0.25 or 0,25 h rate with a current I0.25 to Ufinal =1,60 Vpc) or alternatively with the highest
discharge current for a particular unit and intercell connector size as specified/allowed by the
manufacturer in the relevant technical documentation of the product range The temperature of the units at
the start of the test shall be between 20 C and 25 C.
2. The shape, size and construction details and the maximum temperature reached of the intercell
connectors during this discharge test shall be reported.
Test result:
Sample No. 26# 27# 28# 29# 30# Remark
Initial temp. of Discharge current:
25.2 25.6 24.8 25.1 25.0
samples (C) 162A;
SPG12350W Highest temp. (C) 43.5 43.3 43.7 44.2 43.8 Discharge till
Dimension of Length: 80mm; cross area: 60mm2; 1.60Vpc;
Connector

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Table 6.11 Discharge capacity Verdict: Pass

Test method:
Capacity C0.25 (0,25 h rate)
1. The discharge shall be started within 1 h to 24 h after fully charged.
2. Discharged with a constant current I0.25 to Ufinal = 1.60 Vpc.
3. Recorded discharge time and calculated capacity.
4. Corrected the capacity to temperature of 25 C. is the initial temperature,
,
Capacity C (1 h rate)
2. Discharged with a constant current I1 to Ufinal = 1.60 Vpc.
,
Capacity C3 (3 h rate)
2. Discharged with a constant current I3 to Ufinal = 1.70 Vpc .
,
2. Discharged with a constant current I8 to Ufinal = 1.75 Vpc .
,
2. Discharged with a constant current I10 to Ufinal = 1.80 Vpc.
,
Test result:
Model name: Sample Capacity Capacity Capacity Capacity Capacity Remark
No: C10 (Ah) C8 (Ah) C3 (Ah) C1 (Ah) C0.25 (Ah)
SPG12350W 1# 81.2 76.1 61.3 44.5 38.2 I10= 7.5A
C10= 75Ah
2# 81.2 76.2 61.3 44.4 38.5 I8= 9A
3# 80.6 76.1 61.1 44.3 38.5 C8= 72Ah
I3= 18.7A
5# 81.0 76.1 61.3 44.5 38.5 C3= 56.1Ah
I1= 41.3A
4# 80.9 76.1 61.2 44.5 38.5
C1= 41.3Ah
6# 81.0 76.4 61.4 44.6 38.5 I0.25=144.4A
C0.25=36.1Ah

IEC 60896-21:2004, IEC 60896-22:2004


13.5V
SPG12350W I limited 1.5*I10,
( 2.25V/cell)
Max. Time 24h

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Table 6.12 Charge retention during storage Verdict: Pass

Test method:
1. The units shall be stored at an ambient temperature of 25 C 5 K and fully disconnected from any
external circuit.
2. After 180 days of storage the units shall be discharged without any prior recharge so that their actual
capacity after storage Cast (3 h Ufinal 1,70 Vpc at the selected reference temperature) can be determined.
3. The charge retention factor Crf shall be expressed as percentage, and is equal to
4. The six individual values of Crf shall be reported

Requirements Crf 70 %
Test result:
Sample No. 1# 2# 3# 4# 5# 6#
Ca 60.5 60.5 60.6 60.5 60.4 60.5
SPG12350W Cast 53.7 54.0 53.7 54.2 53.8 53.4
Crf 88.7% 89.2% 88.5% 89.6% 89.1% 88.3%

IEC 60896-21:2004, IEC 60896-22:2004
Table 6.13 Float service with daily discharges Verdict: Pass

Test method:
1. A discharge for 2 h with a current of I = 2,0 I10 maintained constant within 1 % where I10 = [C10] / [10] in A
and followed immediately by
2. A charge for 22 h with a current limited to I = 2,0 I10 and a voltage limited to the float voltage specified by
the manufacturer for either 20 C or 25 C.
3. The cells and monobloc batteries shall be operated at a temperature between 18 C and 27 C and the
dischargecharge cycle routine a) and b) continued until, during a discharge of step a), a voltage of Ufinal
1,80 Vpc n cells per string is reached in a time shorter than 2 h.
4. The unit or string voltages and number of cycles achieved with the dischargecharge cycle routine a) and
b) shall be recorded.
5. The units having reached the conditions outlined in c) shall then be subjected for 168 h 0,1 h to a charge
with a current limited to I = 2,0 I10 and a voltage limited to the float voltage specified by the manufacturer
for either 20 C or 25 C.
6. At the end of the 168 h 0,1 h of charge, the units shall be subjected to a capacity test with a constant
current of I = I3 to Ufinal 1,70 Vpc and the capacity Caf corrected to 20 C or 25 C and recorded. This value
Caf represents the residual capacity available when units, after numerous cycles, are then subjected to a
prolonged period of charge with a charge voltage equivalent to the float voltage.
7. At the conclusion of the capacity test outlined in f), the units shall be fully charged and then subjected to an
equalization or boost charge according to the manufacturers specifications. At the conclusion of this
equalization or boost charge treatment the units shall be subjected to a capacity test with a constant
current of I = I3 to Ufinal 1,70 Vpc and the capacity Cab corrected to 20 C or 25 C and recorded. This value
Cab represents the residual capacity available when the units, after numerous cycles and a prolonged
charge with float voltage settings, are subjected to a manufacturer specific equalization or boost charge
treatment.
8. The test sequence 1) to 7) shall be repeated until, in the steps 6) and 7), the test units show a capacity Caf
and Cab lower than 80 % of Crt (3 h rate to Ufinal 1,70 Vpc at the selected reference temperature).
Test For SPG12350W
result:
Sample Sequence 1) to 7) No.1 Sequence 1) to 7) No.2 Sequence 1) to 7) No.3
No. Value a) Value b) Value c) Value a) Value b) Value c) Value a) Value b) Value c)
Number Caf Cab Number Caf Cab Number Caf Cab
of 2 h of 2 h of 2 h
cycles cycles cycles
1#
164 94.8% 95.9% 81 84.8% 91.3% 25 81.6% 87.4%
2#
164 94.8% 95.8% 81 84.7% 91.5% 25 81.5% 87.5%
3#
164 95.2% 96.9% 81 84.7% 91.6% 25 81.6% 87.5%
Sample Number of sequences 1) to 7) Total number of cycles achieved
No
1# 3 270
2# 3 270
3# 3 270
Note 1: The batteries are discharged for step 1 and step 2. The end voltage of final 2 h cycle discharging is
12.054V (1#), 12.059V (2#) and 12.063V (3#), more than end condition 10.8V.
Note 2: Verdict is based on current test results.

IEC 60896-21:2004, IEC 60896-22:2004
Table 6.14 Recharge behaviour Verdict: Pass

Test method:
1. Three monobloc batteries in a single string.
2. The string shall be discharged, with unit temperature 25 C, and a constant current of I = I10 to a string
voltage Ufinal n 1.80 Vpc. This capacity Ca value shall be corrected to 25 C.
3. After the discharge and a 1 h stand in the discharged state, the units shall be recharged, with unit
temperature of 25 C, with a current limited to I = 2.0 I10 and a voltage limited to the float voltage
specified by the manufacturer for 25 C.
4. After 24 h of charge the units shall be immediately discharged again with a current of I10 to a string
voltage Ufinal n 1.80 Vpc. This capacity value Ca24 shall be corrected to 25 C.
5. The capacity found after 24 h of charge Ca24 shall be expressed as percentage of the initial actual
capacity (recharge behaviour factor Rbf) as follows:
6. The units shall be fully recharged and then again discharged, with unit temperature of 25 C and a
constant current of I = I10 to a string voltage of n 1.80 Vpc. This capacity Ca value shall be corrected
to 25 C.
7. After the discharge and a 1 h stand in the discharged state, the units shall be recharged with a current
limited to I = 2.0 I10 and a voltage limited to the float voltage specified by the manufacturer for 25 C.
8. After 168 h of charge the units shall be discharged again with a current of I10 to a string voltage of Ufinal
n 1.80 Vpc. This capacity value Ca168 shall be corrected to 25 C.
9. The capacity found after 168 h Ca168 shall be expressed as percentage of the initial actual capacity
charge (recharge behaviour factor Rbf) as follows:
Requirements Rbf24h90%, Rbf168h98% to individual tested units

Test result:
Model name: Sample No: Ca24 (Ah) Ca (Ah) Rbf24h (%) Ca168 (Ah) Ca (Ah) Rbf168h (%)
1#
SPG12350W 2# 80.8 80.9 99.91% 81.1 80.9 100.19%
3#
Note


13.5V
SPG12350W I limited 1.5*I10,
( 2.25V/cell)
Max. Time 24h

IEC 60896-21:2004, IEC 60896-22:2004
Table 6.15 Service life at an operating temperature of Verdict: Pass and stop
40 C testing
Test method:
1. The units shall be float charged at 40 C with the manufacturers recommended float voltage for
25 C.
2. Every 118 days 3 days the units shall, after cooling down to room temperature under float charge
voltage setting, be subjected within 24 h 12 h to a determination of their individual actual capacity Ca
(C3).
3. No charge with voltages beyond the float charge voltage is admissible before or after such a capacity
determination. After capacity determination, the units are returned to float charge in the hot air
enclosure as in 6.15.6 for another 118 days at 40 C. The test of a unit is terminated when the
individual actual capacity of that unit is less than 0,8 Crt. The remaining units continue to be tested
until the actual capacity of each unit is less than 0,8 Crt.
4. The individual capacity values Ca shall be plotted in a graph as function of days elapsed at 40 C 2
K.
5. For each of the three cells or monobloc batteries, the intersection of the regression line, connecting
the individual Ca data points, with a horizontal line representing a capacity level of 0,8 Crt (C3) shall be
determined in terms of elapsed days at 40 C and reported as the three individual values of days
elapsed.
Test result:
Model name: Sample No: Ca after each 118 days cycle Number for 118 days
cycles
1# nd 2
58.0 > 45(2 cycle)
2# nd 2
SPG12350W 58.5 > 45 (2 cycle)
3# nd 2
58.5 > 45 (2 cycle)
Note 1: 0.8C3= 0.8*56.1 Ah=45Ah (SPG12350W)
Note 2: Verdict is based on current test results. One 118 days cycle conducted.

IEC 60896-21:2004, IEC 60896-22:2004
Table 6.16 Impact of a stress temperature of 55 C or Verdict: Pass and stop

60 C testing
Test method:
1. The units shall be float charged at 55 C or 60 C with the manufacturers recommended float
voltage for 25 C.
2. When tested at 55 C, the units shall be cooled down, every 42 days 3 days, to room temperature
under float charge setting and subjected, within 24h 12h, to a determination of their individual
actual capacity Ca (at the 3 h rate to Ufinal 1,70 Vpc and/or at the 0,25 h rate to Ufinal 1,60 Vpc at
the selected reference temperature).
When tested at 60 C, the units shall be cooled down, every 30 days 3 days, to room temperature
under float charge and subjected, within 24 h 12 h, to a determination of their
individual actual capacity Ca (at the 3 h rate to Ufinal 1,70 Vpc and/or at the 0,25 h rate to Ufinal
1,60 Vpc at the selected reference temperature).
3. After capacity determinations, the units are returned to float charge in the hot air enclosure as in
6.16.6 for another 42 days at 55 C (or 30 days at 60 C). The test is terminated for a unit when the
individual actual capacity of that unit is less than 0,8Crt. At the 3 h and/or the 0,25 h rate The
remaining units continue to be tested until the actual capacity of each unit is less than 0,8Crt.
Requirement and service environment
Days at elevated temperature, on float charge, of the units to a

residual capacity of 0,8 Crt
Requirement and service at 55 C at 60 C
environment Ca after each 42 days cycle Ca after each 30 days cycle
3 h rate 0,25 h rate 3 h rate 0,25 h rate
discharge test discharge test discharge test discharge test
Brief duration exposure time 150 days 75 days 105 days 55 days
Medium duration exposure time 250 days 175 days 175 days 90 days
Long duration exposure time 350 days 175 days 250 days 125 days
Medium duration exposure time 500 days 250 days 350 days 175 days
NOTE The requirement applies not to the average but to each of the individual tested units.
Test result:
Model name: Sample No: Ca after each 42 days cycle (55 C impact) Number for 42 days
cycles
SPG12350W 1#
2#
3#
Model name: Sample No: Ca after each 30 days cycle (60 C impact) Number for 30 days
cycles
st th
SPG12350W 1# 60.2 > 45 (1 cycle); 45.7 >45 (10 cycle) 10
st th
2# 60.3 > 45 (1 cycle); 46.1 > 45 (10 cycle) 10
st th
3# 60.3 > 45 (1 cycle); 46.2 > 45 (10 cycle) 10
Note 1: passed current cycle and more cycles on running.
Note 2: SPG12350W tested according 3 h discharging rate (C3=56.1Ah), 80%Crt(45 Ah )limits of above
capacity considered as end condition;
Note 3: Verdict is based on current test results.

IEC 60896-21:2004, IEC 60896-22:2004
Table 6.17 Abusive over-discharge Verdict: Pass

Test method:
One of the 4 units shall be discharged, at a unit temperature of 18 C to 27 C, with a current of I10 for
3 h and then connected to the remaining 3 fully charged units in series and with the intercell
connectors giving, between each units, an air gap of 10 mm or as specified in the appropriate
technical documentation of the product range.
unbalanced string over-discharge test (four fully charged batteries string)
1. This four unit string shall then be discharged, with all unit temperatures between 18 C to 27 C, with
a current I = I10 (Ufinal 1,80 Vpc) until the voltage of the three, initially fully charged units reach a total
voltage of Ufinal of 3 n 1,70 Vpc where n is the number of cells in this substring.
2. After the discharge and a 24 h 0,1 h stand in the discharged state, the four unit string shall be
recharged in series for 168 h 0,1 h with a current limited to I = 2,0 I10 and a voltage limited to the
float voltage specified by the manufacturer for either 20 C or 25 C.
3. At the end of the 168 h 0,1 h of charge, the units shall be subjected, as a four unit string, to a
capacity test with a constant current of I = I3 to a Ufinal of 4 n 1,70 Vpc and the capacity Ca
corrected to 20 C or 25 C.
4. The capacity Ca of the string shall be referenced to the rated capacity Crt (3 h Ufinal 1,70 Vpc at the
selected reference temperature) as shown below and gives the unbalanced over-discharge Caod
capacity ratio. This value shall be reported.
Caod = Ca / Crt
cyclic over-discharge test (three fully charged batteries string)
1. The units shall be discharged individually or as a string, with all unit temperatures between 18 C to
27 C and with a constant current of I = I10 to a voltage Ufinal of n 1,25 Vpc where n is the number of
cells per unit or string.
2. After the discharge and a 1 h 0,1 h stand in the discharged state, the units shall be recharged for
168 h 0,1 h with a current limited to I = 2,0 I10 and a voltage limited to the float voltage specified by
the manufacturer for either 20 C or 25 C.
3. The sequence outlined above shall be repeated 5 times.
4. At the end of the fifth 168 h 0,1 h of charge, the units or the string shall be
5. subjected to a capacity test with a constant current of I = I3 to Ufinal of n 1,70 Vpc and the capacity Ca
corrected to 20 C or 25 C.
6. The capacity Ca of each unit or of the string shall be referenced to the rated capacity Crt (3 h Ufinal
1,70 Vpc at the selected reference temperature) as shown below and gives the cyclic over-discharge
Caoc capacity ratio. This value(s) shall be reported
Caoc = Ca / Crt
Test result:
Model name: Sample No: Ca (Ah) Crt (Ah) Caod (%)
SPG12350W four fully charged batteries 59.2 56.1 107%
string (16#/17#/18#/19#)
Sample No: Caoc
three fully charged batteries 70.8/70.4/70.3 67.5 1.05/1.04/1.04
string (10#/11#/12#)

IEC 60896-21:2004, IEC 60896-22:2004
Table 6.18 Thermal runaway sensitivity Verdict: Pass

Test method:
1. The units shall be assembled with the intercell connectors.
2. The ambient temperature shall be between 20 C to 25 C during the test and any natural airflow
across the units shall be slower than 0,5 m.s1.
3. Temperature probes, with a resolution of 1 K and allowing a continuous registration of the
temperature (interval between temperature measurements 0,25 h), shall be installed as Figures 7
and 8
4. The string shall be charged with a source of d.c. current and with a voltage as specified below. The
current flowing through the string shall be monitored with an appropriate resolution and at an interval,
between measurements, of 0,25 h.
5. The constant charge voltage, measured at the terminals of the string, shall be set to n 2,45 Vpc
0,01 Vpc throughout the test, where n is the number of cells in the string.
6. The elapsed time of charge to a unit temperature of 60 C 1 K, measured with the probe a) at the
surface or the temperature reached after 168 h continuous charge, shall be recorded and the test
stopped whichever comes first.
7. The string shall then be cooled down to room temperature in open circuit condition
8. The previously utilized string shall be charged with a source of d.c. current and with a voltage as
specified below. The current flowing through the string shall be monitored with an appropriate
resolution at an interval between measurements of 0,25 h.
9. The constant charge voltage, measured at the terminals of the string, shall be set to n 2,60 Vpc
0,01 Vpc throughout the test, where n is the number of cells in the string.
10. The elapsed time of charge to a temperature of unit 60 C 1 K, measured with the probe a) at the
surface or the temperature reached after 168 h continuous charge, shall be recorded and the test
stopped whichever comes first.
Requirements Achieve at least 1 week below 60 C at 2,45 Vpc and at least 24 h below 60 C at 2,60
Vpc
Show ultimate time to 60 C or ultimate temperature after 168 h at 2,45 Vpc and 2,60
Vpc.
Test result:
Model name: Sample No: Duration of charge until a unit Duration of charge until a unit
temperature of 60 C 1 K (probe temperature of 60 C 1 K (probe
a) is reached or the effective a) is reached or the effective
temperature (probe a) after 168 h temperature (probe a) after 168 h
of charge with 2,45 Vpc of charge with 2,60 Vpc
Six batteries
SPG12350W string 25.3 30.4
(26#~31#)

IEC 60896-21:2004, IEC 60896-22:2004
Table 6.19 Low temperature sensitivity Verdict: Pass

Test method:
1. The units shall be individually discharged with a current of I = I10 to an Ufinal of n 1,80 Vpc at a unit
temperature between 18 C and 27 C.
2. The discharged units shall then be placed in a test chamber with a forced flow of air having a temperature
of 18 C 2 K.
3. After 72 h 1 h of residence in the test chamber the units shall be withdrawn from the test chamber and,
after 24 h 1 h of stand at open circuit, charged in a room with an ambient temperature between +18 to
+27 C for 168 h 0.1 h with a current limited to I =2.0 I10 and a voltage limited to the float voltage
specified by the manufacturer for either 20 C or 25 C.
4. The units shall then be individually discharged with a current of I =I3 to an Ufinal of n 1.70 Vpc and the
actual capacity Ca corrected to 20 C or 25 C shall be recorded.
5. The capacity Ca of each unit shall be referenced to the rated capacity Crt. (3 h Ufinal 1.70 Vpc at the
selected reference temperature) as shown below and gives the Cals capacity ratio.
6. These units shall be individually discharged in this second test, before low temperature exposure, with a
current of I = I3 to an Ufinal of n 1.70 Vpc at a unit temperature between 18 C and 27 C.
Requirements Cals >0,95 and no mechanical damages and report eventual freezing induced damages
Test result:
Sample No. 20# 21# 22# Remark
Ca (Ah) 58.9 58.8 59.0 Ca>Crt
SPG12350W
Ca 25C (Ah) 59.2 59.1 59.4 Ca>Crt
Cals (%) 105.6% 105.4% 105.8% >95%
Battery status No rupture; No bulge

IEC 60896-21:2004, IEC 60896-22:2004
Table 6.20 Dimensional stability at elevated internal Verdict: Pass

pressures and temperatures
Test method:
1. The test unit, inclusive eventual standard structural stabilizing features, shall be adapted with a pressure
regulator to maintain a pressure in all interior cavities of the test unit equal to the maximum valve opening
pressure present in units and as specified by the manufacturer. This value shall be measured and
reported. This specified pressure shall be maintained throughout the test.
2. The maximum outside dimension (width and length) of the cell case shall be measured before
pressurization and recorded.
3. The pressurized unit shall be placed into a chamber with recirculating air at a temperature of 50 C 2 K.
4. After 24 h 0,1 h of residence in the test chamber and under pressure, the maximum outside dimension
(width and length) of the cell case shall be measured and recorded at a temperature as close as possible
to 50 C 2 K.
5. The increase in the cell case dimensions after 24 h 0,1 h at 50 C 2 K shall be reported both as
percentage deviation from the value before the test and as measured change in mm.
Test result:
Inner gas Temperature in Remark
Sample No.
pressure/kPa Chamber/C
Gas pressure shall be same
1# 16-19kPa 50.0
with maximum valve open Keep pressure during
pressure provided by staying in high
2# 16-19kPa 50.0
manufacturer. Stay in high temperature chamber,
temperature chamber for record every 4hours.
3# 24h0.1h, record. 16-19kPa 50.0
Max Length Max Width
Battery dimension before Measure before
267 171
pressuring /mm pressuring
Battery dimension after Measure under 50C 2C
267 171
SPG12350W pressuring for 24h /mm condition
Dimension change
0 0
value/mm
Dimension change rate/ % 0 0

IEC 60896-21:2004, IEC 60896-22:2004
Table 6.21 Stability against mechanical abuse of units Verdict: Pass

during installation
Test method:
1. The units shall be dropped according to the height prescriptions of IEC 60068-2-32 and amendment. Two
"Free Fall", for resistance against leakages caused by two drops each onto a smooth, level concrete floor
from drop heights as specified below:
a) Fall from 100 mm for units weighing up to 50 kg
b) Fall from 50 mm for units weighing between 50 kg and 100 kg
2. The drop test conditions shall assure, with test arrangements as shown in Figures 9, 10 and 11 below,
reproducible impact points for the shortest edge drop impact and the corner impact. The two impacts, per
impact type, shall be on the same corner and on the same shortest edge.
3. For the corner and edge drops, the unit shall be oriented in such a fashion that a straight line drawn
through the struck corner/edge and the unit geometric centre is approximately perpendicular to the impact
surface.
4. Each of the units shall be inspected, after the two consecutive drops, for gas and liquid leaks with
adequate and sensitive means such as a high voltage (2 kV to 5 kV) dielectric breakdown test, helium leak
detectors, hydrogen detectors, pH indicator paper and the like and the findings documented and reported.
Requirements No leakage detectable after two times two drops

Test result:
Sample No.
No broken or
5# First time
leakage trend
Shortest edge drops
Whether there No broken or Free drop
6# Second time
is container leakage trend from
broken or No broken or 100mm
5# First time
leakage trend leakage trend height
Corner drops
No broken or
6# Second time
leakage trend

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Test Report issued under the responsibility of:

Report Reference No...................... : 160502697SHA-001

Testing Laboratory ......................... : Intertek Testing Services Shanghai

Test item description .....................: Valve regulated lead acid battery

TRF No. TTRF_EN60896_A

Test item particulars .................................................. : Valve regulated lead acid battery

Throughout this report a point is used as the decimal separator.

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General product information:

SPG12350W 7.5 9.0 18.7 41.3 144.4 75 56.25

Charging parameters were provided by manufacturer

Ufinal 14.1V (2.35V/cell)

SPG12350W 13.50V(2.25V/cell) I limited 1.5*I10,

Max. Time 24h

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IEC 60896-21:2004, IEC 60896-22:2004

4.3 Performance characteristics

4.4 Durability requirements

4.5 Test result requirements

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5 TEST SET-UP (IEC 60896-21:2004) P

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5.3.1 The test units shall not undergo any maintenance P

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5.4.1 The number of units to be tested is summarized below P

5.5 Suggested test sequence P

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For an acceptance or commissioning capacity N/A

6 TEST METHODS AND REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS P

ANNEX A (NORMATIVE) USER STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS (IEC 60896-22) N/A

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Minimum and maximum system float voltage N/A

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ANNEX B (NORMATIVE) SUPPLIER STATEMENT OF PRODUCT RANGE TEST N/A

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Table 6.1 Gas emission Verdict: State data

101,3 kPa shall be calculated by the formula

101,3 kPa shall be calculated by the formula

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Table 6.2 High current tolerance Verdict: Pass

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Requirements No evidence of rapid combustion or explosion beyond valve/barrier assemblies

The gas generated by 0.2I10 current

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Table 6.5 Protection against ground short propensity Verdict: Pass

Requirements No evidence of ground short and leakage phenomena

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Table 6.6 Content and durability of required markings Verdict: Pass

1# No obvious change, the label is still visible clearly.

2# No obvious change, the label is still visible clearly.

3# No obvious change, the label is still visible clearly.

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Table 6.7 Material identification Verdict: Pass

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Table 6.8 Valve operation Verdict: Pass